Introductory Concepts Flashcards
It is the ability to see oneself in others and fit into the culture where on lives. Hence, this concept is always associated with ____ and ____
Mental health
Acceptance
Belongingness
Self-awareness activities help us be more ____ of our emotions because of ____
In control
Introspection
What are the 4 characteristics of mental health? (DPLS)
Dynamic
Positive state
Lifelong process of adaptation
State of emotional, psychological, social well-being
Match the characteristic of mental health to its description
- Dynamic
- Positive State
- Lifelong process of adaptation
- State of emotional, psychological, social well-being
A. Starts when we cry as babies because we want to feel accepted and belonging
B. Internal milieu and external environment, constantly changing
C. Look after what will be good for us
D. Feelings, thoughts, actions
1B
2C
3A
4D
Differentiate internal milieu and external environment
Internal milieu – thoughts, emotions
External environment – family, peers, society
What are the 4 predictors of good mental health (RCPE)
Satisfying interpersonal relationships
Effective coping
Positive self-concept
Emotional stability
Match the predictor of good mental health to its description
- Satisfying interpersonal relationships
- Effective coping
- Positive self-concept
- Emotional stability
A. Ability to respond and solve problems
B. Handle and transform negative emotions to positive ones
C. Meaningful/ therapeutic platonic/romantic long-term relationships
D. Our idea of ourselves, how much we value ourselves
1C
2A
3D
4B
Satisfying interpersonal relationships mean?
Meaningful:
Satisfying:
Relationships:
Giving of self:
Meaningful: partnership, mutual plans
Satisfying: therapeutic and beneficial for both
Relationships: family / romantic / friends
Giving of self: not only material or physical, share deepest emotions w/o fear of being judged
(T/F) Some pxs with mental health struggles find a relationship itself triggering
TRUE, you cannot give what you dont have (love for self)
(T/F) Escaping or blaming others count as effective coping
FALSE, these may be considered as unacceptable behavior = we have to modify our behavior itself
Coping mechanisms should only be used temporarily
What is the most crucial thing to achieve out of the 4 predictors?
Positive self-concept
Can positive self-concept sway from time to time?
YES (unforeseeable events, etc)
What are the 3 classifications of factors that influence mental health? (IEI)
Individual
Environmental
Interpersonal
Classify the ff acc to type of factor
Individual – ID
Environmental – E
Interpersonal – IN
Sense of community Capacity for growth Balance of separateness and connectedness Effective comm Support of diversity Biology/genetics Self-esteem Intolerance of violence Intimacy Mastery of envt Ability to find meaning in life Emotional resilience Sense of belonging Reality orientation Access to adequate resources Ability to help others Positive yet realistic world view Autonomy and independence Coping/stress management
Sense of community – E Capacity for growth – ID Balance of separateness and connectedness – IN Effective comm – IN Support of diversity – E Biology/genetics – ID Self-esteem – ID Intolerance of violence – E Intimacy – IN Mastery of envt – E Ability to find meaning in life – ID Emotional resilience – ID Sense of belonging – ID Reality orientation – ID Access to adequate resources – E Ability to help others – IN Positive yet realistic world view – E Autonomy and independence –ID Coping/stress management – ID
When does autonomy begin?
Autonomy = self-____ and self-____
Toddlerhood
Self control
Self-confidence
A dynamic concept that pertains to the degree of worth ascribed to self
Self-esteem
Sense of belonging can be felt by someone simply?
Calling you by your name
Social media groups foster what factor?
Sense of community
